ODM 29 December 2021
TOPIC: THERMODYNAMIC LAWS: CHILD DISCIPLINE IS A NECESSITY
BASIC SCRIPTURE: PROVERBS 23: 5-14
5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
8 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
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Thermodynamics is the field of science which deals with the relationship between heat and other forms of energy. The field has 3 important principles referred to as the 3 laws of Thermodynamics. The 1″ law known as the Law of Conservation of Energy, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed in a system always isolated system. The 2 law states that the entropy of any isolated increases. The 3rd law states that the entropy of a system approaches a constant value as the temperature approaches absolute zero. We will use the 2nd law for today’s devotion. Let’s 2 important words/things from the 2nd law- entropy and an isolated system. The word “entropy” means the degree of disorderliness. In physical science, an isolated system is either of the following: 1. A physical system so far removed from other systems that it does interact with them 2. A thermodynamic system enclosed by rigid immovable walls through which neither mass nor energy can pass. Lots of science, you will say. In simple terms, an isolated system is a system left to stand on its own, without interaction with other systems. If we put both of these 2 terms together, it simply means that if a system is left on its own, its degree of disorderliness (entropy) will increase. Children are the heritage we get from the Lord, as we are told in the scriptures. “Lo children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is His reward” (Psalm 127:3). As wonderful as children are, they can become a big challenge not properly guided. They are like the 2nd law of thermodynamics- if left alone to themselves isolated), their lives may end up in great disarray/disorderliness (entropy). This is why the Bible tells us in Verse 14 of today’s word, “Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.” If you do not correct your children when they do wrong, you are simply postponing the evil day. If you over pamper them, you may be inadvertently digging a pit for them. Correction is a sign of love. “He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes” (Prov. 13:4). In these modern times, many societies consider the use of the rod as a form of child abuse. Be that as it may, we must make a distinction between child correction/discipline and abuse. In literal refers to any legitimate measure or step taken with reasonable human terms, the rod does not necessarily mean a whip or cane; rather it refers to any behavior to put a child on the right track. God expects every parent to put some measure of discipline on his/her child or children. This is a duty you cannot renege as a parent. Bear in mind that child discipline is a necessity. If you spare the rod, you spoil the child. ODM 29 December 2021
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PRAYER POINTS: Take Song 3: Amazing grace.
1 Amazing grace (how sweet the sound)
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.
2 ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
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3 Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come:
’tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
4 The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
5 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease:
I shall possess, within the veil,
a life of joy and peace.
6 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
the sun forbear to shine;
but God, who called me here below,
will be forever mine.
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PRAYER POINTS
- Pray seriously on any personal lesson learned today,
- Father, give me the grace to correct my children in love.
- Father, give me godly children. Tum their hearts totally to You in Jesus’ name.
- Pray for your children and the entire family as you are led. Commit especially the ones that appear stubborn in God’s hands.
- Pray about today as led.
